Cartography and Spatial Awareness · Geographic Skills

Digital Mapping and GIS

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and how digital maps are used in modern planning.

Key Questions

  1. 1How has satellite technology changed the way we navigate our world?
  2. 2In what ways can digital layers help us solve urban planning problems?
  3. 3What are the limitations of relying solely on digital navigation?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Maps, Globes and Graph WorkNCCA: Primary - ICT in Geography
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: Global Perspectives and Local Landscapes
Unit: Cartography and Spatial Awareness
Period: Geographic Skills

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